Thursday, May 8, 2008

HEALTH : SNEAKY SOURCES OF CAFFEINE

You know you shouldn't have too much caffeine, since it can cause anciety and insomnia. Now its time for the best part...."What you didn't know" : Some foods packa caffeine wallop nearly the size of your morning java jolt [a cup of coffee has about 80mg of caffeine].
Food manufacturers aren't required to list the amount of caffeine in a product, so many people are in the dark. There are no government guidelines on how much safely we can consume, but dietitians say 200 to 300 mg a day is okay for a normal adult.(For kids the maximum must be 85 mg) Surprising sources :
FIZZY DRINKS : A can of cola has typically about 45mg while moountain dew has 55.
COCOLATE : Sweet chocolate: about 20 mg per 30 gm, and baking chocolate about 35 mg.
ICED TEA : Contains around 30 to 75 mg per bottle.
MEDICINES : Analgestics like Anacin: 64 mg. Some diuretics amy contain upto 200 mg per pill.


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